Damone
Encyclopedia
Not to be confused with singer Vic Damone
.
Damone is an American
rock
band with distinct elements from power pop
in their sound. The band originated in Waltham
, a city located just west of Boston
, Massachusetts
, and comprises Noelle (vocals/guitar), Mike Woods (guitar), Vazquez (bass guitar) and Dustin Hengst (drums).
and Freaky Friday
, as well as in the TV shows Veronica Mars
, Free Ride
and Rugrats Go Wild. Two songs by Damone were also in the soundtrack to Project Gotham Racing 2
on Xbox
.
The song "Out Here All Night", from the album Out Here All Night
, is used on the Madden NFL 07
soundtrack, the NFC North Battle 11 soundtrack along with "Serial Killer", and the Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
soundtrack. It is also on the 2006 "Bionicle: Free the Band" website as well as songs from Over It
, Carbon Leaf
, Todd Hannigan and others. The song was performed by Candlebox
at a July 2006 concert at Avalon in Boston
and it was one of the songs from the 2006 WWE Raw Diva Search. It is also in the soundtrack of the Day of the Dead 2008 remake of George A. Romero
's 1985 zombie classic, Day of the Dead. It is also available as downloadable content for Rock Band
.
The song "Revolution" is the official anthem for the New England Revolution
of Major League Soccer
.
The songs "Roll The Dice", "Serial Killer" and "Conquer Me" are available for download in the video game Rock Band
.
Damone released their second LP, Out Here All Night, on iTunes in early 2006, with the CD version released on May 23, 2006. Damone released their third album, Roll The Dice, in 2008.
Vic Damone
Vic Damone is an American singer and entertainer.- Early life :Damone was born Vito Rocco Farinola in Brooklyn, New York to French-Italian immigrants based in Bari, Italy—Rocco and Mamie Farinola. His father was an electrician; and his mother taught piano. His cousin was the actress and singer...
.
Damone is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band with distinct elements from power pop
Power pop
Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...
in their sound. The band originated in Waltham
Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, was an early center for the labor movement, and major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning,...
, a city located just west of Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, and comprises Noelle (vocals/guitar), Mike Woods (guitar), Vazquez (bass guitar) and Dustin Hengst (drums).
In popular culture
The song "Frustrated Unnoticed" was included in the movies Stick ItStick It
Stick It is an American teen comedy-drama film starring Jeff Bridges, Missy Peregrym, and Vanessa Lengies. It was written and directed by Jessica Bendinger, writer of Bring It On; the film marks her directorial debut...
and Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday is a classic comedic children’s novel written by Mary Rodgers first published in the USA in 1972, and adapted for film several times.-Plot:...
, as well as in the TV shows Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars is an American television series created by Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, during television network UPN's final two years, and ended on May 22, 2007, after a season on UPN's successor, The CW Television Network. Veronica Mars was produced by Warner Bros...
, Free Ride
Free Ride (TV series)
Free Ride is a Fox partially improvised sitcom starring Josh Dean as "Nate Stahlings", a recent college graduate re-adjusting to life at home with his parents in Johnson City, Missouri...
and Rugrats Go Wild. Two songs by Damone were also in the soundtrack to Project Gotham Racing 2
Project Gotham Racing 2
Project Gotham Racing 2 is a racing game for the Xbox, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft. PGR2 is the sequel to the highly successful Project Gotham Racing. It is the second title in the Project Gotham Racing series.As in PGR, the route to advancement in PGR2 differs from...
on Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
.
The song "Out Here All Night", from the album Out Here All Night
Out Here All Night
Out Here All Night is the second album by rock band Damone. The title track has been featured in several video games, including Madden NFL 07, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, ATV Offroad Fury 4 and the Rock Band series as downloadable content...
, is used on the Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07
Madden NFL 07 is the 2007 edition of the popular Madden NFL series. It is the first in the video game series to be released for the PlayStation 3 and Wii consoles. Former Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander is on the cover.-Features:...
soundtrack, the NFC North Battle 11 soundtrack along with "Serial Killer", and the Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam is a video game in the Tony Hawk series. The game was a launch title for Nintendo's Wii, and is also available for the Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation 2....
soundtrack. It is also on the 2006 "Bionicle: Free the Band" website as well as songs from Over It
Over It (band)
Over It is a rock band from Orange County, California. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, the band formed in 1998 to play pop punk, and has since developed a more mainstream rock sound with punk roots. They were most recently signed to Virgin Records, but are currently unsigned.The band,...
, Carbon Leaf
Carbon Leaf
Carbon Leaf is a five-piece indie rock band from Richmond, Virginia that is known for their Alt-Country and Celtic / Bluegrass infused Indie Rock...
, Todd Hannigan and others. The song was performed by Candlebox
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their debut, the group has released four studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD....
at a July 2006 concert at Avalon in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
and it was one of the songs from the 2006 WWE Raw Diva Search. It is also in the soundtrack of the Day of the Dead 2008 remake of George A. Romero
George A. Romero
George Andrew Romero is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter and editor, best known for his gruesome and satirical horror films about a hypothetical zombie apocalypse. He is nicknamed "Godfather of all Zombies." -Life and career:...
's 1985 zombie classic, Day of the Dead. It is also available as downloadable content for Rock Band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
.
The song "Revolution" is the official anthem for the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
The songs "Roll The Dice", "Serial Killer" and "Conquer Me" are available for download in the video game Rock Band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
.
Albums
Damone released their first album, From The Attic, on RCA in 2003. Their original lead guitarist left the band some time in 2004, being replaced by Mike Woods from Boston. While working on new material, the band was dropped from its label after requesting to be released. They were quickly picked up by Island Records.Damone released their second LP, Out Here All Night, on iTunes in early 2006, with the CD version released on May 23, 2006. Damone released their third album, Roll The Dice, in 2008.
Discography
- From the AtticFrom the AtticFrom the Attic is the major label debut of rock band Damone. This album is currently out of print.-Track listing:# Frustrated Unnoticed# Your Girlfriends#Up to You#Feel Bad Vibe#Overchay with Me#On My Mind#Carwash Romance#Driveway Blues#At the Mall...
(2003) - Out Here All NightOut Here All NightOut Here All Night is the second album by rock band Damone. The title track has been featured in several video games, including Madden NFL 07, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, ATV Offroad Fury 4 and the Rock Band series as downloadable content...
(2006) - Roll the DiceRoll the Dice-Track listing:# Roll the Dice# Serial Killer# Bored to Death# Dressed Up Like A Millionaire# Obvious Things# The Most of It# Talk of The Town# Don't Miss It# Better Than You Let On# You Could Be Mine # Conquer Me# When It Ends...
(2008)
Band members
- Noelle LeBlanc (lead vocals, guitar)
- Mike Woods (lead guitars, vocals)
- Vazquez (bass guitar, vocals)
- Dustin Hengst (drums, vocals)
External links
- BostonHerald.com Damone Biography
- Starpulse Biography of Damone
- Official MySpace Page
- Mike Woods Official Page